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Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs. 

LIVE JOBS

Remote work, England
AI Data Engineer
AI Data Engineer Snowflake & Python | 12-Month Contract | Remote (EU) Location: Remote (EU) Contract: 12 Months Rate: Up to €300/day We're looking for an experienced AI Data Engineer to join an exciting project, building scalable data pipelines and machine learning solutions within a Snowflake environment. Key SkillsStrong Python (Data Engineering & Machine Learning)Snowflake (SQL, Snowpark, Streams, Tasks, Snowpipe)Data ingestion pipelines & ETLML model development and deployment (scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM)Feature engineering & ML-ready datasetsProduction monitoring, retraining & data qualityNice to HaveTime series modelling and forecastingAzure Data LakeMicrosoft FabricThis is a fantastic opportunity to work on AI-driven data solutions in a modern cloud environment with a fully remote, long-term contract. Apply now if you're an experienced AI Data Engineer looking for your next challenge.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Remote work, England
Cloud Developer
Cloud Developer  – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Remote (EU)Start Date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsDaily Rate: €300 per day (OUTSIDE IR35 if UK Based)We're looking for an experienced Cloud Developer to join a team building innovative AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Azure.Key Skills.NET developmentAzure OpenAI (LLMs) & Azure AI Search (RAG)LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or AutoGenREST API integration & OAuth2Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)ETL/Data Pipelines (Pandas, SQL)Azure Synapse and/or Azure Data FactoryNice to HaveCopilot StudioMicrosoft 365Power PlatformThis is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge Azure AI technologies on a fully remote, long-term contract.Apply now if you're an experienced Cloud Developer looking for your next challenge.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Senior Principal Engineer
Senior Principal EngineerGalway, fully onsite | Up to €515/dayWe’re seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to join a high-impact team. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and cloud technology, supporting investment teams with scalable data solutions and advanced insights.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and optimize scalable data architectures and pipelinesProcess and analyse large structured and unstructured datasetsBuild and support cloud-based (AWS) data solutionsCollaborate with engineers, data scientists, and investment teamsContribute to AI/ML and LLM-driven workflowsKey Requirements6+ years in enterprise development / data engineeringStrong experience with RDBMS, data modelling, and ETL pipelinesProficiency in Python (or Java/C# with willingness to cross-train)Experience with AWS, Snowflake, S3, Oracle, PL/SQLSolid understanding of data structures and scalable systemsApply now or get in touch to learn more.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Senior Principal Engineer
Senior Principal EngineerGalway, fully onsite | Up to €515/dayWe’re seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to join a high-impact team. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and cloud technology, supporting investment teams with scalable data solutions and advanced insights.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and optimize scalable data architectures and pipelinesProcess and analyse large structured and unstructured datasetsBuild and support cloud-based (AWS) data solutionsCollaborate with engineers, data scientists, and investment teamsContribute to AI/ML and LLM-driven workflowsKey Requirements6+ years in enterprise development / data engineeringStrong experience with RDBMS, data modelling, and ETL pipelinesProficiency in Python (or Java/C# with willingness to cross-train)Experience with AWS, Snowflake, S3, Oracle, PL/SQLSolid understanding of data structures and scalable systemsApply now or get in touch to learn more.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Greece
Scrum Intake, Service Manager
Scrum Intake, Service Manager Ready to make it happen? This is a chance to join the mission to lead the future of a global, fast-moving business. This role owns end-to-end delivery management of the CISO's Cyber Evolution program — driving security initiatives across product, engineering and business enablement. The successful candidate will bring strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills together with cybersecurity know-how to deliver high-impact, enterprise-level projects. How you'll contribute:Drive consistency and quality across project execution using the proprietary Tollgate methodologyManage the program portfolio in Asana/JIRA and keep stakeholders in the loop on key KPIs and KRIsAlign plans and deliverables across capability teams and partners to keep delivery on trackRepresent the program in governance forums and report on performanceOwn program financial health — tracking, forecasting and status reportingSpot and manage risks early, and keep the RAID log current in AsanaOversee program budget, SOWs and invoicing in Asana/SAPKeep the program's document repository organized in SharePoint and AsanaCoach and mentor Project Managers, helping build capability across the teamWhat you'll bring:A background in information security, compliance and risk managementA knack for translating security strategy into clear, actionable plansStrong communication skills — comfortable with technical specialists and senior leaders alikeCommercial awareness and natural leadership instinctsExperience driving cross-functional initiatives, with a CISSP mindset (certification a plus)Agile/Scrum, Prince2 or ITIL exposureWhat we offer:Annual bonusMultisport cardMedical careLife insuranceEmployee pension program
Aleksandra ZielinskaAleksandra Zielinska
Remote work, England
QA Engineer
QA Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Remote (EU or UK) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Daily Rate: €250 per day (OUTSIDE IR35 if UK Based)Requirements:Strong hands-on experience in API, web, and mobile testing (Android/iOS)Proficiency in functional, regression, smoke, and usability testingAbility to design test strategies, test plans, test cases, and checklistsSkill in applying test design techniques and identifying testing basisFull-cycle testing experience: requirements review through release validationExperience with AzureExperience validating AI-driven features
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Remote work, England
Data Scientist
Data Scientist – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Remote (EU or UK) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Daily Rate: €300 per day (OUTSIDE IR35 if UK Based)Requirements:4+ years in data science, analytics engineering, or a closely related field, with demonstrated delivery of production-grade data and ML solutions.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouses, Data Warehouses, and Power BI semantic models.Practical experience with Fabric IQ, specifically building or maintaining ontologies that define business entities, relationships, properties, rules, and actions, and aligning them with existing Power BI semantic models. (Note: ontology is currently in preview, so candidates from late-2025/2026 hands-on programs are realistic.)Experience designing, building, and publishing Fabric Data Agents, including the low-code experience and the Fabric Data Agent Python SDK; understanding that Data Agents operate under the end user's identity and respect underlying Fabric data permissions (Entra ID).Strong SQL and Python; familiarity with semantic modeling concepts (measures, hierarchies, dimensions).Understanding of data governance, lineage, and permissions-aware access in an enterprise context.Preferred / nice-to-have:Experience with Fabric Real-Time Intelligence (Eventhouse, live signals) and graph in Fabric for cross-domain reasoning.Familiarity with Operations Agents and human-in-the-loop approval patterns (e.g., Teams-based action approval, autonomous-rule promotion).Exposure to the broader Microsoft IQ context layer (Work IQ, Foundry IQ) and to exposing ontologies to external agents via MCP.Experience with NL2Ontology / natural-language querying over a semantic layer.Background treating the semantic layer as production infrastructure — versioning, testing, and governing ontologies with the same discipline as data pipelines.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Netherlands
DevOps Team Lead
DevOps Team Lead Opportunity!We're partnering with an innovative deep-tech company at the forefront of next-generation computing technology and looking for a DevOps Team Lead to build and scale their DevOps function. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team while remaining hands-on, supporting engineering groups working across FPGA, embedded systems, and software development. What You'll DoLead, mentor, and grow a team of DevOps engineersDefine DevOps best practices and ways of working across the organisationBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines for FPGA, embedded, and software projectsAutomate build, test, and deployment workflowsImprove infrastructure reliability, scalability, and observabilityDrive adoption of modern engineering practices and continuous improvementImplement secure DevOps processes, governance, and compliance controlsTechnology EnvironmentTerraformAnsibleGCPPodmanlibvirtQEMU / KVMLinuxCI/CD AutomationWhat We're Looking ForExperience leading DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure teamsStrong background in CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as CodeHands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Linux environmentsAbility to drive technical and organisational changeExperience supporting complex engineering environmentsExperience in FPGA, embedded systems, firmware, hardware development, semiconductor, robotics, aerospace, or other deep-tech industries is highly desirable. Why Apply?Lead and shape a growing DevOps functionWork on cutting-edge technology with real-world impactCombine technical leadership with hands-on engineeringJoin a collaborative, high-performing engineering cultureCompetitive salary, equity, pension, and relocation supportHybrid working environment in the NetherlandsInterested in learning more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Gizem CicekGizem Cicek
APTIV
20
Roles Placed
Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.
Aptiv
ARM
6
Key Hires
100%
Fill Rate
Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.
arm
BUPA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio
14 Days
Time to Hire
5
Key Hires Made

With over 50 million customers worldwide, Bupa is a leading multinational healthcare company that provides a range of health and care services, including insurance, hospitals, and clinics.

Our relationship with Bupa began through a personal recommendation – having supported an engineering manager earlier in his career journey, we were his first port of call when he moved to Bupa Dental and needed to build out his team. Having built a foundation of trust over the course of several years, Trust in SODA were retained on an exclusive basis. Working across London and Bristol, we successfully delivered five key placements critical to Bupa’s technology function:

  • QA Engineer
  • Lead User Researcher
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • .Net Developer
Bupa
Bupa

Dominika and the Team are fantastic, and will always be my first port of call when we begin hiring!

Bupa
Bupa
Engineering & Architecture Manager
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL
38
Permanent Hires
SODA Max
Hiring Solution
12
Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management. 

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Comave Global
Sarah Lee

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
People Director
DELIVERY HERO
46
Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

Delivery Hero
DELOITTE
57
Key Hires
Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.
Deloitte
DIGI2AL
59
Roles Placed
Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.
Digi2al
DYSON
34
Roles Placed
Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.
Dyson

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles. 

FIDELIS
30
Perm & Contract Hires

Fidelis is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with long-standing industry relationships and more than 30 years of underwriting, risk management, claims, and actuarial knowledge.

Our relationship with Fidelis began through our sister brand, Broadgate, who were retained to support on transformation, legal, and compliance-focused roles.

What began as a Broadgate relationship soon evolved into a cross-brand collaboration, with Trust in SODA stepping in to cover Onda’s growing technology needs.

Since then, we’ve made more than 30 successful placements across Tech Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL, PowerApps, QA, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk, Compliance, FP&A, and Credit Control.

One of the toughest challenges was the requirement for all roles to be based onsite in Dublin, five days a week. By working closely with Onda’s onsite MSP, we streamlined the process, built trust with candidates, and ensured the right skills were secured despite the market constraints.

Fidelis
G.NETWORK
32
Critical Hires
G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.
G.Network
John Porter

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter
John Porter
Head of Talent Acquisition
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)
ONDA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio

Founded in 2022, Onda is committed to providing customers with simpler and more effective cyber insurance coverage in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

Having previously worked with Trust in SODA’s consultants at a previous organisation, Onda’s hiring manager was confident in the value we could bring and chose to engage us for a new mandate.

Onda set an exceptionally high bar for candidate quality and needed a partner who could deliver critical hires in a tight timeframe, all while competing with other projects in the market.

We partnered with Onda on an exclusive basis, enabling us to carry out a thorough search across our community networks and the broader market.

With regular catchups alongside the TA team, we quickly aligned on the role requirements, including candidate profiles and culture fit.

By leaning on a deep understanding of Onda’s business imperatives, we successfully secured the two critical hires under demanding market conditions.

Onda
Onda

Trust in SODA has provided great candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It’s been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team.’ - VP of Engineering, Onda

Onda
Onda
VP of Engineering
QUANTSPARK

QuantSpark are a strategic analytics and AI consultancy that supercharges its clients’ operating models with advanced technology and bespoke, data-driven products.

After being recommended to QuantSpark by a previous customer, Trust in SODA was engaged alongside competing agencies to deliver a critical leadership role; however, due to SODA’s fast provision of high-quality profiles, the team was soon retained exclusively.

QuantSpark were looking for a blend of deep technical expertise and management experience, and they were operating inside strict budget parameters.

SODA conducted cultural interviews, competitor analysis, market mapping, and technical testing to ensure the right fit for the role, ultimately filling the position on time and in budget.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark

SODA provided constant communication and flexibility. Our business has a number of nuances that make recruitment challenging, and the SODA team constantly worked with us to ensure they were providing the best possible service. Not only from a client POV but based on candidate feedback, it was clear that SODA provides a thoughtful candidate experience. The team was flexible on fees and is looking for a long-term relationship. Our business does not typically work with agencies, and I'd be keen to partner with them again on an as-needed basis.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark
Talent Manager

MEET THE TEAM

Ryan Hill

Managing Director, SODA

David Young

Director & Co-Founder

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Ryan Jones

Associate Director - US

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Hicks

Head of DACH - Software, DevOps & Cloud

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Georgina Nettleton

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Joe Dukes

Principal Consultant (US)

Max Binnie

DACH Data, AI & Analytics Lead

Jason Morley

Senior Consultant

Joe Woodard

Contract Consultant - Switzerland

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Robyn Links

Search Consultant

Nokwanda Khanyile

Search Consultant

Gizem Cicek

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Aleksandra Zielinska

Consultant

Ciara Mulcahy

Consultant

Síofra Guerin

Consultant

Harry Murphy

Consultant

Ashley Lawrence

Founder & Group CEO

Oliver Perry

COO

Viki Dowthwaite

Commercial Director

Aaron Gonsalves

Head of Talent

Matthew Goddard

Head of Legal & Compliance

Marita Harper

HR Partner

Micha Swallow

People Development & Performance Lead

Sabrina Jones

Commercial Payroll Lead

Georgia Mason

Consultant